παράσιτο

Greek

Etymology

Substantivization of the Ancient Greek παράσιτος (parásitos) by calque of the French parasite.

Noun

παράσιτο • (parásito) n (plural παράσιτα)

  1. (biology) parasite
  2. (figuratively) parasite, freeloader
    Synonym: κηφήνας (kifínas)

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